Awesome Gifts For 12 Year Old Girls
Looking for the best gift ideas for 12 year old girls? We have tons of suggestions! Here's a quick round up of gift ideas:
Clothes, pajamas and accessories - 12 year old girls may love new pajamas, fluffy slippers, bracelets, pendants and new clothes. Hoodies, t-shirts, leggings, jeans and skirts can all be popular!
Toys and Games - don't rule out toys and games. There are lots of great ideas. Games include 5 Second Rule and Spontaneous (great if she loves singing). Toy ideas include a flying drone, pindaloo (a hand / eye co-ordination game) and lego sets for older kids, Gravity maze, other puzzle games and slime kits.
Arts and Crafts - If she's arty or crafty there are tons of tween and teen craft sets. Jewelry making kits, string art, fashion design kits, scrap books and journals are all great ideas. If she likes art what about a 3d pen or a graphics tablet? Otherwise keep it traditional with high quality pens, watercolors and paper.
Outdoor toys - Many girls this age love to be outside. There are some great grown up outdoor toys. Think electric scooters, hoverboards, skateboards, rollerblades, hover shoes, a new bike or a new scooter
Pamper and beauty items - there are tons of great nail art kits, bath bombs and hair chalk for 12 year old girls. Or what about her own foot spa set?
Singing and dancing - A karaoke microphone is great for 12 year olds who love to sing. Just Dance is a great games console game for budding dancers.
Stuff for her room - many 12 year olds spend a lot of time in their room. Things she can use to accessorise her bedroom make good gifts. Ideas include LED string lights, a 3D lamp, framed posters, a new mirror or new bed covers.
Music gifts - if she loves music a bluetooth speaker, wireless ear buds or headphones are ideal.
Gaming gifts - if she's a gamer, gaming headphones, a new mouse, a gaming chair or desk or novelty gaming socks are perfect!
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Mini Bluetooth Wireless animal Speaker
If she loves listening to music she will love a bluetooth speaker. It will connect to any device with bluetooth such as a smart phone or a tablet and she can stream her favorite songs.
The speaker featured is a panda but there are lots of other animals speakers available too.
It's just a bit bigger than a golf ball but has amazing sound for the size.
It's easy to pair your device with the speaker.
The Don't Laugh Challenge - 12 Year Old Edition
If she loves telling jokes and entertaining family and friends, this is the joke book to get!
12th Birthday Bracelet
This cute bracelet features 12 beads, one for every year of her life so far!
It comes beautifully packaged in a box ready for gift giving.
Girlz Squad Deluxe Foot Spa
Girly girls will love a foot spa kit to pamper themselves at home. The spa set includes slippers, nail polish, press on nails for kids, nail filers, and a toe separator. There's also a button she can press on the foot spa to give bubbling music and enjoy a soothing spa experience.
Pindaloo
Pindaloo is a juggling game which is both challenging and fun.
It’s fantastic to hone motor skills and improve hand to eye coordination as you master the basics of play.
Once you’ve got the basics, go on to develop your own cool tricks!
Beware, it's addictive. Everybody will want to have a go!
3D String Art
This is a fun string art craft.
Make a DIY light-up string-art star lantern!
Inflate the star balloon, soak the string in the special glue, wrap it around the star, let it dry, remove the balloon, and you have a 3D string star lantern.
It will look fantastic in a tween girl’s bedroom once completed.
Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
A fantastic option for a girl who likes to sing is a wireless karaoke microphone.
Connect it to your phone via bluetooth and use it as a handheld microphone and speaker for a home karaoke party.
It's easy to use and features lights for an extra party atmosphere
Drone
Drones are lots of fun.
The Sandrock U52 drone has some nice features for beginners including a one key for take off and landing. It also has a one key return feature, (press it and the drone will automatically come back). This is great as it stops kids from losing the drone.
Kids and beginners will love the low speed option, so they can learn how to fly the drone at their own pace.
There is also a headless mode, which means it doesn't matter which way the drone is facing when you fly it.
Hair Chalk
Apply one or more of the different colors for a temporary new look.
When you have had enough, simply wash the color out with shampoo. Otherwise the hair color will last for three days.
There are 10 chalks in total.
Chalks provide up to 80 applications per pen and leave hair feeling soft and natural.
Great for when friends come over, sleepovers or just for everyday use.
The chalks double up as face paints too.
Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are fun to use in the bath.
The set featured has 12 hand crafted bath bombs.
Nail Designer Kit
There is tons to keep 11 year olds entertained with the nail designer kit.
It has everything she needs to show off custom nail design skills
The pens can draw, brush and put dots on the nails
Great for a mom and daughter afternoon.
Or perhaps use at a sleepover or when friends come to play.
Slime Kit
A Large egg packed with DIY slime for girls to make marshmallow, crunchy, space slime with color inks
Plus there's over 20 cool slime add in’s to make glow in the dark slime.
5 Second rule
This is a great family game but it can also be played with friends or at sleepovers.
It's really simple to play and super fun.
Pick a card, read the seemingly easy topic, then start the timer! Now with only 5 seconds to name 3 things that fit the topic, it doesn't seem so easy
The pressure you are under due to the time limit means that people come out with the funniest things.
Fantastic for Christmas, slumber parties, birthday parites or general game nights.
Catan
The Settlers of Catan is an award winning strategy game for kids aged 10 and over. Players collect resources and use them to build roads, settlements and cities on their way to victory. The board itself is variable, making each game a little different from the next. Each game of around 3 or 4 players will last for approximately to 90 minutes.
Spontuneous - The Song Game - Sing It or Shout It - Talent NOT Required
If she loves music and songs, this could turn out to be a popular game.
One player says a word and the race is on for the others to sing a song containing that word.
Can you think of a lyric with the word "mountain" in it? Blurt it out then…you only have 15 seconds! Don't worry about your voice; shout it if you must, because time is ticking!
Great for 11 year olds who are always singing and love songs to play with their friends and family
Just Dance 2022
Just Dance 20222 is a fun video game where you have to copy the dance moves from the person on the screen.
You can compete on your own or against other people to see who has the most accurate dance moves.
There are some really cool dance tunes to move to.
Electric Scooter
This electric scooter is a great gift for 12 year old thrill seekers.
It goes up to 15mph which is the fastest electric scooter Razor make. A slightly slower electric scooter and another good option is the Razor E200 which goes up to 12mph.
Get up to 40 minutes of continuous use on one charge.
The scooter also features twist-grip acceleration control, a hand operated rear brake, extra wide 10-inch pneumatic tires and a retractable kickstand.
Skateboards Complete 22 Inch Mini Cruiser
This is a great mini skateboard for an 12 year old beginner.
It's in a cool color too.
Great for cruising and trying out some small tricks.
Rollerblades
These rollerblades come in four different sizes.
They are easy to adjust making them the perfect fit for growing children.
The wheels light up which gives the rollerblades and extra cool factor.
They have some high end features which include 82A polyurethane wheels and high quality ABEC-7 bearings
Mermaid Tail
The one featured is swimmable. Check out a video of one in use here.
The tail looks very realistic and is great for photos too.
As well as swimming have fun wearing it in the bath. Also great for dress up.
The tail looks very realistic.
Tons of fun, something a bit different to get the girl who has everything.
Hoverboard
Hoverboards are great fun.
They can be used indoors and outdoors.
The board features has 6.5” wheels and is easy to learn how to ride.
You can also get a go kart attachment seat to go with a hoverboard for extra fun.
Razor Jetts Heels Wheels
They are easy to take on and off and fit any size shoe.
They glide really easily and quickly, much more smoothly than heelies.
They feature easily removable spark pads for extra fun.
They support riders up to 220lbs
They are easy to control too. Kids love these skates.
Elbow and knee pads are recommended.
Bunny Slippers
With a cushioned foot base and innner lining, these cute bunny slippers are ideal to keep her feet warm and comfortable around the house.
They are easy to slip on and off.
Perfect for relaxing at home.
Cute Pajama Sets
Pajamas make a lovely gift. She can lounge around in a comfortable pair or pajamas or a nesie at home.
They are also great for sleepovers with friends.
The pajamas featured are bunny themed but there are different designs including a koala, corgi, or elephant.
Bath Bomb Bonanza
Make bath bombs with this set and learn about acid and base reactions, cool carbon dioxide & the science of fizz in a bathtub full of fun colorful eruptions.
The fact-filled colorful lab guide is full of pictures and information giving kids hours of fun in their own home made science lab!
It's easy to use and lots of fun !
Charm Bracelet
She will love this 12 Year old birthday gifts bracelet engraved with lucky number 12, heart, moon, star, sunflower, butterfly charms.
It's expandable so will fit most 12 year old's arm
Slide open to make bigger
4M water rocket kit
11 year old can construct their own rocket.
Then see how the rocket flies.
It blasts over 30 feet!
The kit contains all the parts and instructions needed.
STMT DIY Journaling Set - Personalized Diary For Tweens
This is the perfect journaling set for an 12 year old girl.
The journal has 70 pages. Fill it with pictures, diary entries, ticket stubs, keepsakes and lots more.
The journal comes with all kinds of accessories including paper clips, gems, glitter frames, stickers, glitter tape, ball point pen , a faux suede tassel key chain, glue and more.
Photo Hanging Clips String
If she wants to transform her room, a photo hanging clips string looks awesome.
She can use the clips on the string to hang her favorite photos of friends or family.
3D Pen
Creative 11 year old girls can draw, doodle and build in 3D with this high grade 3D pen.
It includes 10 colors (60 meters) of PLA plastic filament to keep you doodling for ages, as well as a power adapter, step-by-step manual, and a free stencil guide.
Just plug in, heat it up and enjoy the fun of creating three-dimensional masterpieces.
Table Tennis Set
If she likes sports and games, this is a great gift. Turn any table into your next ping pong table.
The retractable ping pong net fits any table up to 72" wide and is 2" thick.
It can be played on an outdoor table but you can also play on many other flat surfaces such as a dining table, a coffee table or a kitchen table.
It sets up in seconds and comes with high quality table tennis paddlers and balls.
Fashion Studio
Is she creative, loves making or a budding fashion designer.
This is so much more than a toy. In fact it's a mini design studio that will encourage creativity, imagination and develop skills such as sewing and measuring.
There's a lot of items to explore and discover with the It includes a dress mannequin, sewing essentials, sketch book, yards of fabric, swatch booklet, trims, embellishments, satin dress form, garment bag and a fashion design manual.
There are options to embellish the dress included in your kit or use the material provided to dream up your own creation.
The dresses can be modelled on the dress mannequin or why not model them on any dolls such as barbies that she still may have lying around the house.
SKLZ Star-Kick Hands-Free Adjustable Solo Soccer Trainer
Many 12 year olds like playing soccer. If she is that girl, a solo soccer trainer is a great way for girls to practise soccer skills when they are playing on their own.
Wear it around the waist with the adjustable waistband. The waistband is attached to a 6 foot long elastic cord which stretches up to 18 feet. You attach a ball to the end of the cord. It can work with any balls whatever size (size 3, 4 and 5 balls). She can then practice passes, kicking, touches and throw ins without any other players needed.
Creatto: Starlight Kitty
This is is fun building kit. The Creatoo kitty kit consists of two primary building components.
They easily weave together into countless different creations.
Once your creation is complete, enjoy it as you play.
It can also be displayed as a piece of artwork. in your bed room
The string of LED lights make it stand out!
Make Your Own Wall Collage
This is ideal as a craft gift for a tween who love to personalize their bedroom.
The kit includes 154 cutouts, 66 letter cutouts, 769 stickers, 41 quote stickers, 10 markers, paint-safe double-sided sticky tape, 6 yards of string, 90 foam squares, and instructions.
The finished collage measures roughly 5.5 x 3.5 feet. Ultimately the shape is up to you.
Make your own soap
The make your own soap kit gives you everything you need to make up to 10 soaps.
There is a booklet 36-pages of step-by-step instructions to help you make what you need.
Gravity Maze
This is a fun puzzle game, that can be quite addictive and is a good option to pull them away from video games and screens.
It's a simple concept. It's a marble game with towers. There are 60 cards with different challenges to complete (beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert). The towers in the game can be arranged in a variety of structures but, for each challenge, you'll have to to build a path that will carry your marble to its target.
Kids will probably also love to build their own creations.
Adults will enjoy having a go at this as well.
Make Your Own Clay Jewelry
There are lots of jewelry making kits that make fantastic gifts.
Why not create your own clay jewelry?
Use the polymer clay to create custom coloured beads and bracelets.
Then keep or share with family and friends.
Dreamcatcher Kit
Tweens will love creating a dreamcatcher complete with fairy lights.
It looks amazing when complete.
It’s easy to make and includes everything needed to create the dreamcatcher.
There is an instruction sheet to follow.
Juicy Couture Absolutely Charming Bracelets
This friendship bracelet making kit has everything girls need to craft up to 4 Juicy Couture jewelry pieces!
With chain bracelets, jump rings & lots of Juicy puffy sticker charms.
The perfect kit to encourage tween girls away form their phones.
Computer Graphics Tablet
Do you have a 12 year old girls who like to draw? If so consider a computer graphics tablet. The tablet works with a computer, laptop or smartphone - it's not a stand alone product (make sure it's compatible with his device before purchasing). Connect the tablet to your device via a cable. When you draw on the tablet your digital creation will appear on your device's screen. You will need to run a paint application to use it.
This is a good graphics tablet for a beginner.
Writing Tablet
They are great fun but really practical too.
Write what you want and when you have finished, you can erase at the touch of a button to reveal a clean slater.
It gets rid of all those bits of paper.
An 11 year old girl can use for working out her homework, doodling (it's great for use for drawing in car journeys), leaving messages for her friends, siblings and other family members, writing to do lists, taking telephone messages for people and lots more.
It's super lightweight and thin, so is very portable too.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
This is a funny and paced card game.
It's great for the whole family. It takes a minute to learn how to play and each game lasts 10 to 15 minutes.
It's ideal for a family game night, especially when you're can't be bothered with a game with complicated rules.
Selfie Stick
If she loves to take pictures of her and her friends she will love a selfie stick.
The one featured is an excellent choice.
It features a built-in Bluetooth remote control & great battery, allows you to take a self-photograph or group photos easily with a better photo sight.
It's also simple to use. Just turn it on, pair it with smart phone via Bluetooth and then Snap.
It folds up compactly so she can take it with her in a bag.
Color Changing Bluetooth Speaker
This cool nightlight is a great gadget to have in her bedroom.
It changes color and she can connect his phone via Bluetooth and play music through the speaker.
There's also a calendar, an alarm with a snooze function and a sleep mode.
Action Camera
An action camera like the go pro makes a good gift for girls who like to shoot video.
The camera is waterproof so can shoot video while swimming, snorkelling, out in the rain or snow.
If she is active she can attach an action camera onto a bike, scooter or helmet with one of the go prop mounts which are sold separately. She can then shoot video of her escapades.
Or she can just shoot video of special occasions, family, friends or anything she is interested in.
It has some excellent features such as it records 1080p30 and 720p60 video, takes 5mp pictures, a built in microphone, is designed to withstand extreme environments and conditions. It is waterproof up to 131-Feet (40m).
Initial Necklace
This initial necklace is a dainty pendant that comes in a lovely gift box. The message is perfect to give to a 10 year old daughter, niece or granddaughter.
The pendant comes with a 16” chain.
It’s simple and elegant. It can be worn everyday as well as to special occasions.
Instax Camera
This camera is fun. It takes and prints out instant photos.
The photos are credit card sized but are perfect for scrapbooking, keeping in a wallet or giving as gifts to friends and family.
11 year old girls will enjoy taking snaps with her friends to have as keepsakes. Great for taking photos at special occasions, parties, sleepovers or everyday events.
Solar Powered Robot
This clever kit builds 12 different robots which are solar powered and can move on land and water.
The kit includes a solar power panel that collects solar heat energy into an electric energy drive motor, which drives the gears to make the machine run smoothly.
It's a great way to give children experience of working with green technology
Lego 3 in 1 Tiger
There are some great lego kits for older kids.
The 3 in 1 lego majestic tiger is a great option. Not only can she use it to build a tiger, the same bricks will also build a red and koi fish.
Echo Dot
The Echo dot is a nice little gadget for to have in his bedroom.
If she likes music, she can ask Alexa to find songs from one of the music service providers to play.
She can also get Alexa to read audibooks to them!
As about the weather, sports scores, set an alarm and answer questions.
Mood Pendant
There's tons of fun jewelry that make perfect gifts for 11 year old girls.
Some ideas include charm bracelets and locket charms.
Another fab idea is the mood pendant opposite. It's inexpensive so makes a brilliant stocking filler. The fun thing about it is that it changes color according to her mood.
Not Parent Approved Game
Not Parent Approved is aimed at kids aged 8 plus. It’s humour that will appeal to the 8 to 12 year old age group
It can be played by the whole family or with their friends.
Check through the cards before you play to make sure you are happy with all the options. You can then discard any you aren’t happy with.
LED Strip Lights
LED strip lights look amazing in an 12 year olds bedroom.
They are easy to hang - she can probably do it by herself!
You can adjust the brightness and color of the lights. There are different lighting modes including jump, fade and flahs.
The included remote control makes it easy to adjust the lighting whenever she wants!
If All Else Fails…
Money is nice to give and receive but it can be a bit boring!
Add some imagination to the gift of money and make the recipient work for their reward.
You hide the money you want to give in the puzzle and kids have to solve the maze to get their gift.
It's a really fun way to give and it will draw kids away from their screens and video games in an attempt to solve the puzzle.